NEWSNEWS Stay up to date on the latest about NTN and our products, here in Canada and throughout the NTN Global Network. News & Resources NTN’s Phil Schmidts following his passion for performance as a multi-instrumentalist 10 January 2022 - Toronto - Team Member Spotlight Phil Schmidts, NTN’s Director for Aftermarket Sales, says music has always played a large role in his life. He occupies his downtime playing music as a writer, lyricist and guitarist for the band “Portabella & The Funguys”. NTN’s Sentinel™ Series Churns Through Downtime on Dough Mixer 4 January 2022 - Toronto - Success Report - Products A producer of frozen, precooked, and dried pasta products was experiencing weekly bearing failures on its dough mixer due to the frequent washdowns required in the production area. NTN’s engineering support team performed a thorough evaluation of the mixer and determined the failures were being caused by grease washout. Holiday Message to our Industry Partners 22 December 2021 - Toronto - Corporate - News Happy holidays to all of our friends, colleagues, industry associates and customers around the world from NTN Canada. NTN Canada Holiday Hours Schedule 21 December 2021 - Toronto - Corporate - News Please take note of our holiday hours in order for us to continue to be of service to you. We thank you for your business. NTN Canada helps Toronto’s homeless enjoy a Special Holiday Meal as part of its Happier Smiles Campaign 20 December 2021 - Toronto - Corporate - News NTN's employees organized a festive holiday lunch to feed the homeless at Haven Toronto.The event featured a complete holiday meal consisting of pork roast, turkey, roast beef and chicken along with a clothing donation for each guest. Happier Smiles Holiday Giving Campaign in support of Covenant House Vancouver 10 December 2021 - Toronto - Corporate - News NTN, Motion Canada and Kintetsu World Express are proud to be part of this initiative to support homeless youth at Covenant House Vancouver. The companies distributed clothing and food items to help vulnerable youth be ready and warm for winter weather. Santa Visits Canadian Bearings with Mobile Technical Training Unit 8 December 2021 - Toronto - Corporate - News Canadian Bearings Mississauga received a wonderful lunch and visit from Santa and his NTN helpers. Our NTN employees got together with the staff at Canadian Bearings to celebrate the holidays while showing off high tech bearings. SAFD Split Pillow Blocks 4 December 2021 - Toronto - SAFD Split Pillow Blocks - Products NTN ULTAGE SAFD split pillow blocks have been designed, processed and machined by NTN team members in our state-of-the-art facilities. These rugged, ductile iron pillow blocks have a higher tensile strength and better elasticity than cast iron. Happier Smiles Holiday Giving Campaign in support of Dr Julien Foundation 3 December 2021 - Toronto - Corporate - News NTN and the Ficodis Group partnered together to distribute warm clothing and food items to bring "happier smiles" to families at the Dr Julien Foundation pediatric center. BCA Bearings Adds Coverage for Wheel Hub Assemblies and Kits for a Number of Import and Domestic Applications 26 November 2021 - Toronto - Corporate - News NTN, the parent company of BCA Bearings, has announced the addition of 25 new product SKUs to the BCA aftermarket product line. BCA’s December 2021 release includes wheel hub assemblies and kits for a number of import and domestic applications. Team Member Spotlight: Hideo Sammy Nagashima 25 November 2021 - Toronto - Team Member Spotlight Sammy's strong, positive leadership of NTN Bearing Manufacturing’s production team in Canada has boosted morale and increased production efficiency. Up Close and Personal with NTN Canada's Engineering Department 24 November 2021 - Toronto - Corporate - News NTN Canada's Engineering team takes pride in delivering the Ultimate Bearing Experience to its customers, ensuring they receive the answers and support they need as efficiently as possible. NTN Jean Drive for Happier Smiles & Happier Faces 3 November 2021 - Toronto - Corporate - News Join NTN's Jean Drive for Haven Toronto by donating new or clean/gently used jeans and track pants for families experiencing homelessness. NTN Extends Bearing Service Life on Thermal Rolls to Deliver the Ultimate Bearing Experience for Paper Manufacturer 1 November 2021 - Toronto - Success Report - Products In this case study, we look at how a paper manufacturer benefited from a customized bearing solution tailored to their exact needs. NTN and Applied Industrial Technologies, LP (AIT) partnered to provide a winning solution that resulted in over 1.7 million dollars of savings in parts accrual, repair costs and downtime. MEGAOHM™ 7MC3 Series Ceramic Insulated Ball Bearings 28 October 2021 - Toronto - MEGAOHM™ 7MC3 Series Ceramic Insulated Ball Bearings - Products NTN's MEGAOHM 7MC3 Series insulated bearings are designed to resist electric current damage and offer protection to costly equipment which is why they are used by OEMs for wind turbine generators, traction motors, paper and textile rolls, VFD and other electric motors used across many industrial applications. NTN Wishes John Burns, Inventory Planner, a Happy Retirement 1 October 2021 - Toronto - Team Member Spotlight NTN congratulates John Burns, Inventory Planner, on his recent retirement after 38 years of dedicated service. John was a stellar employee, delivering the “Ultimate Bearing Customer Experience” keeping bearing orders moving through NTN’s national headquarters and distribution facility in Canada. Frontline Interview with President Paul Meo of NTN Bearing Corporation of Canada 24 September 2021 - Toronto - Corporate - News Get to Know Our CEO: Q & A with Paul Meo. Learn more about his passion for our work, vision for our organization and what he loves about NTN. Consul-General for Japan in Toronto visits NTN Bearing Manufacturing Canada 14 September 2021 - Toronto - Corporate - News NTN Canada was honoured to welcome the Consul-General for Japan in Toronto, Mr. Sasayama Takuya, for a tour of our bearing manufacturing facility, research lab and distribution centre in Mississauga. NTN Employees Volunteer to Restore La Ruelle d'Hochelaga Pediatrics Centre 3 September 2021 - Toronto - Corporate - News NTN Canada congratulates its Quebec regional sales team for volunteering to repaint La Ruelle d'Hochelaga Pediatrics Centre. Their hard work has contributed to the refurbishment of this important resource centre for children and teens in Montreal. NTN Community Garden Donation to Haven Toronto 20 August 2021 - Toronto - Corporate - News Thank you to the NTN volunteers on their successful summer harvest and for their work towards a healthier community. We strongly believe that together we can make a difference! MBOT Radio Podcast featuring Paul Meo, CEO of NTN Canada - "The Evolution of Manufacturing" 7 August 2021 - Toronto - Corporate - News NTN Canada’s President & CEO, Paul Meo, was a guest on MBOT’s Radio Podcast with host David Wojcik, discussing how the face of manufacturing has changed over the years and the challenges that lie ahead. NTN Driveshaft, Inc. recognized by General Motors Company for Third Consecutive Year 7 July 2021 - Toronto - Corporate - News NTN is pleased to announce that its manufacturing facility, NTN Driveshaft, inc., has been awarded the General Motors' Supplier Quality Excellence Award for the third consecutive year. NTN Introduces TRIAGE Engineering Solutions powered by INSYNC Remote Diagnostics 2 June 2021 - Toronto - Corporate - News NTN’s new TRIAGE based engineering system combines HI (Human Intelligence) with AR (Assisted Reality) to help keep production processes running optimally. Congratulations to our Earth Day Winners 1 June 2021 - Toronto - Corporate - Events Check out the winners of NTN Canada's Earth Day art contest showcasing the importance of reducing, reusing and recycling through artistic educational posters. NTN Ultra-Class™ handles splash better than competitors 31 May 2021 - Toronto - Ultra-Class™ Ball Bearing Mounted Units - Products Ultra-Class is NTN’s flagship solid-base mounted bearing unit line, delivering high performance and reliability in the most challenging conditions. When protection in harsh environments is paramount, our Ultra-Class series is up to the task. MASTERCLASS Webinar: NTN-SNR Linear Guide On-Line Configurator 28 May 2021 - Toronto - Webinar - Products NTN Canada’s Peter Vorvis, P.Eng, Sales Manager, Linear and Automation, has prepared a Master Class webinar on the NTN-SNR Linear Guide On-Line Configurator. NTN BCA Webinar: Rear Axle Wheel Bearing Replacement Revolution 27 May 2021 - Toronto - Webinar - Products NTN Bearing Corporation has developed a free webinar on Rear Axle Wheel Bearing Replacements. NTN’s SFCW Bearing Units Successfully Quadruple Uptime by Reducing Contamination 26 May 2021 - Toronto - Success Report - Products The NTN solution has been proven to last 4 times longer. The SFCW bearing unit has successfully run for over 24 months without a single failure, compared to the original bearings that were failing every six months. National Sales Inc. has been appointed to represent NTN Canada’s Automotive Aftermarket Portfolio 25 May 2021 - Toronto - Corporate - News NSI President, Sean Williams, will work in collaboration with NTN Canada’s Automotive Aftermarket Division, led by Robert Pitt with the support of Jim Dunlevy, Inside Sales Associate, as they strive to deliver the Ultimate Bearing Experience. The NTN Community Garden: Planting for Homeless Shelters in Need 21 May 2021 - Toronto - Corporate - News The benefits of community gardening – fresh air and exercise, green space, and the chance to build NTN community spirit are definitely worth the effort! Thanks to the hard work of NTN volunteers and their families, over 500 vegetable plants were added. NTN Canada is proud to support BDI Canada’s Care Bag Campaign for ICU Nurses 19 May 2021 - Toronto - Corporate - News NTN Bearing Corporation and BDI Canada provided donations packaged for the ICU Nursing team at Brampton Civic Hospital as they continued their important work during the pandemic. NTN Canada Offers Enhanced Website Accessibility and Functionality for All Users 17 May 2021 - Toronto - Corporate - News NTN Canada’s web site has been redesigned to meet new guidelines issued by the Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) of the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C), making its website platform available to, and usable by, all users, including those with disabilities. Supporting Our Clients and Team How We’re Responding to COVID-19 14 May 2021 - Toronto - Corporate - News Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the safety of our employees and customers has been our number one priority. We are optimistic about recent developments as a number of different vaccine options are becoming available across Canada. Rapid Antigen Screening Program at NTN Canada 13 May 2021 - Toronto - Corporate - News In an effort to provide additional reasonable measures to protect NTN employees against the COVID-19 virus, NTN Canada will be introducing a Rapid Antigen Screening Program. NTN Corporation Receives Japanese Society of Tribologists Technology Award 11 May 2021 - Toronto - Corporate - News NTN Corporation has been conferred with the prestigious 2020 Technology Award by the Japanese Society of Tribologists for the development of its tapered roller bearing with ultra long operating life for automobiles. NTN Supports TCFD Recommendations 7 May 2021 - Toronto - Corporate - News NTN Corporation (hereafter, NTN) has expressed its support of recommendations from “Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (hereafter, TCFD) established by the Financial Stability Board (FSB). Make the World NAMERAKA 3 May 2021 - Toronto - Corporate - News We aim to contribute to what is called “NAMERAKA” or smooth society in Japanese, the meaning of which is making the world run smoothly with the NTN Spirit Tree as our guiding philosophy. An update from NTN Canada regarding the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic 23 April 2021 - Toronto - Corporate - News As the situation with COVID-19 continues to evolve, please see our update about NTN Canada’s preparedness and how we are protecting the health and safety of our employees, customers and the communities we serve. NTN’s Halfshafts Adopted in the All New 2021 Cadillac Escalade from General Motors 11 March 2021 - Toronto - Corporate - News NTN Corporation is pleased to announce the award of business to provide the rear halfshafts (CVJ) for 100% of MY2021 Cadillac Escalades. NTN Tapered Roller Bearings, designed to endure the unbearable 22 February 2021 - Toronto - Tapered Roller Bearings - Products With almost 100 million tapered roller bearings manufactured every year under NTN and Bower brands, it’s no wonder that NTN TRBs rival all major competitors on the market. NTN’s Green Line with Solid Lube Quadruples Uptime on Poultry Waste Conveyor Screws 18 January 2021 - Toronto - Success Report - Products The NTN solution lasted six months; a 400% increase in uptime! The increased uptime, reduced maintenance, and decrease in bearing spend resulted in over $125,000 in annualized savings for the poultry processing giant. NTN Announces Quebec Sales Manager Sean Barron 7 January 2021 - Toronto - Corporate - News NTN is pleased to announce the appointment of Sean Barron to the position of Quebec Sales Manager. Sean brings over 26 years of bearing industry experience and a wealth of knowledge and connections to the sales management team at NTN. NTN Announces Territory Project Manager Giovanna Sacco 7 January 2021 - Toronto - Corporate - News NTN is pleased to announce the appointment of Giovanna Sacco to the position of Territory Project Manager. Giovanna will report to NTN’s Quebec Sales Manager, Sean Barron, and will be responsible for creating, implementing and virtually managing each sales project plan to support our distribution network and end user customer base. A Holiday Message to our Industry Partners 15 December 2020 - Toronto - Corporate - News Happy holidays to all of our friends, colleagues, industry associates and customers around the world from NTN Canada. The Ultimate NTN Formula Experience 15 December 2020 - Toronto - Snowmobile Bearings - Products The fact that we're one of the leading suppliers of OEM snowmobile bearings is what enabled us to build what no other manufacturer could ... a bearing that's specific to the sport of snowmobiling; Black Ice by NTN. NTN Canada Holiday Hours Schedule 15 December 2020 - Toronto - Corporate - News Please take note of our holiday hours in order for us to continue to be of service to you. We thank you for your business. NTN brings storybooks to life at SickKids Hospital 15 December 2020 - Toronto - Corporate - News Our President and CEO was honoured to be a guest reader at SickKids Story Time! Story Time is broadcast through the hospital’s closed-circuit TV station, so children can enjoy the story in the comfort of their hospital room as well as in Ronald McDonald house. NTN Canada’s Santa Express gives back to the community 15 December 2020 - Toronto - Corporate - News NTN volunteers have organized the Santa Express initiative to deliver happiness to employees, customers, and community through outdoor visits to over 150 homes. Comparing Common Heat Treatment Options for Tapered Roller Bearings 15 December 2020 - Toronto - Tapered Roller Bearings - Products Tapered roller bearings are often used in harsh applications where the bearings are subjected to heavy loading and impacting. Heat treatment of tapered roller bearings is crucial to their longevity in these applications, with the two most common heat treatments being through hardening and case hardening. NTN Significantly Improves Production Output at Copper Tube Manufacturer by Redesigning Pilger Mill 15 December 2020 - Toronto - Success Report - Products The NTN solution allowed the mill to retract smoothly and reduce lag time in product transfer for continuous feeding of tube product, eliminating lost production time. The increased uptime and improved bearing life have resulted in over $80,000 in savings the first year after implementation. NTN Corporation Honoured with 2020 “CHO” MONODZUKURI Innovative Parts and Components Award 15 December 2020 - Toronto - Corporate - News NTN Corporation has received the prestigious 2020 “CHO” MONODZUKURI Innovative Parts and Components Award in the Mobility Components Category. NTN Japan was bestowed with this award by the Monodzukuri Nippon Conference and Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun for the development of the Low Friction Hub Bearing III. The reliable performance and durable construction of NTN’s Green Line Series Bearing Units 15 December 2020 - Toronto - Green Line Series Bearing Units - Products The reliable performance and durable construction of NTN’s Green Lines Series bearing units makes them a smart solution for practically all types of common applications. Green Line bearing units’ unmatched selection of housing styles, insert types as standard makes it NTN’s tried and true Mounted Ball Bearing Unit Series. The Spirit of Giving - NTN Canada Gives Back This Holiday Season 15 December 2020 - Toronto - Corporate - News NTN staff across the country are taking part in holiday season charity initiatives to support their local communities. NTN's Engineering Services work in partnership with aftermarket customers to achieve bottom-line results 2 December 2020 - Toronto - Corporate - News Differentiating NTN’s engineering support with service that goes above and beyond was critical in helping this mill select our solution over the alternatives. NTN Canada gives back to the community during COVID-19 pandemic 1 December 2020 - Toronto - Corporate - News It’s the season for giving, and NTN’s employees are giving back to help those struggling through the pandemic. President and CEO, Mr. Paul Meo, has spearheaded the effort at his company to give back to the community and show support to those in need. NTN Canada Announces Resignation of VP of Sales & Marketing, J.S. Lavigne 24 November 2020 - Toronto - Corporate - News MISSISSAUGA, ON, Nov. 20, 2020 – NTN Bearing Corporation of Canada Ltd. announces that Jean-Sebastien Lavigne, after 14 years of service, is leaving the Company to pursue a new leadership opportunity outside of the Bearings industry. Update from our President and CEO: Support to keep you moving forward 4 November 2020 - Toronto - Corporate - News If the Covid-19 pandemic has taught us anything, it’s the importance of being nimble, flexible and adaptable for our customers. Quarry Conveyor and Cement Field Tests with KIZEI® Bearings 5 November 2020 - Toronto - KIZEI - Products KIZEI® has been rigourously tested and shown to make a difference in quarry and cement applications, achieving twice the service lifetime. NTN’s SPAW heavy-duty mounted units can withstand the contaminated environments of waste water treatment plants 4 November 2020 - Toronto - SPAW - Products NTN’s SPAW heavy-duty mounted bearing units offer a superior one-piece solid ductile housing design and robust seals which allow them to withstand the severely contaminated environments of waste water treatment plants. NTN partners with MERG to help businesses “E-MERG” stronger 4 November 2020 - Toronto - Corporate - News The NTN Canada team is proud of our CEO, Paul Meo for his work with the Mississauga Economic Recovery Group (MERG), assembled to support the economic recovery of Mississauga businesses impacted by COVID-19. Having an impact on the homeless has been a rewarding experience 5 November 2020 - Toronto - Corporate - News Thank you to the volunteers at NTN Canada and Kintetsu World Express Canada for sharing and caring. Over the last few months, we have partnered together to support the Haven Toronto Shelter to help those who are struggling through this tough time. Sharing our gratitude during the Thanksgiving season 5 November 2020 - Toronto - Corporate - News NTN employees from both our manufacturing and sales divisions made a concerted effort to support Eden Food for Change with its annual food drive, donating over 1040 pounds of food. Obituary: Past NTN Canada President, Mr. Wataru Takiguchi, has passed away 5 November 2020 - Toronto - Corporate - News It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we share that NTN Canada’s Past-President, Mr. Wataru Takiguchi (affectionately known as Mr. T) passed away on September 30th. He succumbed to liver cancer at the age of 84. Congratulations to NTN's Halloween contest winners 5 November 2020 - Toronto - Corporate - Event Art and humor were on display at NTN’s Halloween costume and pumpkin carving contest. Check out these creative pumpkins and incredible costumes. 20 Metre Linear AXIS assembled in Bielefeld LM Production 5 November 2020 - Toronto - Linear Motion - Products NTN-SNR’s Bielefeld Production Facility recently built a very special Linear Module: An extra long 20 Metre Portal Axis AXS280M in combination with an AXS280TV Telescopic AXIS. NTN’s ULTAGE® Spherical Roller Bearing Quadruples Uptime on Edger Saw 30 October 2020 - Toronto - Success Report - Products Read our case study to see how NTN’s ULTAGE® spherical roller bearings helped this plant increase uptime resulting in over $267,000 in savings. NTN’s LLU Seals Expected to Triple Uptime at Cold Rolling Mill 28 September 2020 - Toronto - Success Report - Products A major North American based steel mill was experiencing bearing failures on the anti-crimping and anti-flutter rolls in its cold rolling mill. These failures would force the mill to stop running in order to change out the roll. KWE Donates to Haven Toronto Shelter in Lieu of Corporate Promotion 5 August 2020 - Toronto - Corporate - News Last week, our partners at KWE donated spaghetti sauce and 400 packages of pasta to the Haven Toronto homeless shelter to ensure those in need have access to healthy and delicious meal options. Introducing KIZEI®: The new exclusive range of spherical roller bearings 27 July 2020 - Toronto - Corporate - News NTN Canada is pleased to launch an unprecedented solution to extend your bearing service life! A bearing protected by steel shields on both sides, KIZEI® is 100% interchangeable with standard open spherical roller bearings thanks to ISO dimensions. NTN complements its mounted unit offering with Bower® Type E Bearing Units 22 June 2020 - Toronto - Corporate - News NTN Bearing Corporation of Canada Limited, a leading producer of premium quality ball and roller bearings, today announced the addition of the Bower Type E bearing unit to its product offering. Together for a NAMERAKA World: Supporting our clients and team during unprecedented times 7 May 2020 - Toronto - Corporate - News The NTN team is here to support you and your projects, anytime and anywhere. In addition to manufacturing quality bearing products, NTN is committed to providing the highest levels of customer service and support. Team Member Spotlight: Christian Oteiza 5 May 2020 - Toronto - Team Member Spotlight In the midst of the COVID-19 crisis, NTN team members have had to adjust their work routines to meet the new needs of the customers they serve. Christian Oteiza, Logistics Manager, is one of those team members who has stepped up to the challenge. Bearing solutions for the food and beverage industry: Sentinel Series, a worry-free lubed for life solution 4 May 2020 - Toronto - Sentinel - Products Food-grade environments require bearing units specifically designed to adhere to exacting standards. NTN’s Sentinel Series provides peace of mind in environments where moisture, cleaning agents and other contaminants run rampant. The NTN Community Garden: Planting for Homeless Shelters in Need 1 May 2020 - Toronto - Corporate - News NTN Canada has added a gardening plot to their headquarters in Mississauga, Ontario. The new NTN community garden will provide employees with the opportunity to till, seed and harvest a small communal plot. NTN Web-based Training Program: Virtual learning with eKnowledge 30 April 2020 - Toronto - Corporate - News eKnowledge is NTN's industry-leading, web-based training program geared to providing users with a deeper understanding of bearing products. Team Member Spotlight: Mathew Meo 29 April 2020 - Toronto - Team Member Spotlight Our latest Team Member Spotlight highlights Mathew Meo, Technical Service Specialist (in training) at NTN Canada. Mathew has been an integral part of NTN’s customer support and operations team for the past four years. Changes to Hours and Service Due to COVID-19 21 April 2020 - Toronto - Corporate - News To comply with physical distancing requirements and to keep everyone as safe as possible, please note we are not permitting drivers to enter our Canadian distribution headquarters in Mississauga at this time. NTN’s Sentinel Series Saves Poultry Processing Plant Thousands 20 April 2020 - Toronto - Success Report - Products A major poultry plant processing approximately 175,000 birds per day was struggling with catastrophic bearing failures on both their poultry cage washing machinery and cage unloading systems. Why Proper Torque Matters When Installing Food Industry Stainless Steel Insert Bearings 6 April 2020 - Toronto - Tech Tip - Products Stainless steel is generally more brittle than traditional 52100 bearing steel. Because of this fact, tightening inner ring set screws in stainless steel insert bearings with the proper torque is essential to avoid fracturing of the inner ring. NTN Announces Additional Single Point Lubricator SKUs 19 March 2020 - Toronto - Single Point Lubricator - Products NTN recognizes the importance that proper lubrication plays in the life and performance of all components in any manufacturing process and is pleased to announce the addition of 245 SKUs to its single point lubricator product line. NTN Canada Case Study: Watersmart Peel Indoor Water Efficiency Audit 5 March 2020 - Toronto - Corporate - News NTN Bearing Manufacturing Canada was recognized by the Region of Peel for their contribution towards water conservation. The following case study highlights how water reducing measures have achieved a water savings of 143m3/day. NTN’s Engineering Triples Uptime of Paper Machine Couch Roll 17 February 2020 - Toronto - Success Report - Products A major Canadian producer of container board was experiencing catastrophic failures of the spherical roller bearings on the large suction couch roll in the wet end of their paper machine. NTN Canada Launches Improved On-Line Ordering System for Authorized Industrial Distributors 30 January 2020 - Toronto - News Developed with the aid of valuable distributor feedback, our updated DOL platform has been designed to enhance your on-line ordering experience. Multiple shopping carts give you the ability to save orders in progress and come back later to place them. NTN Maximum Capacity Type Double-Row Angular Contact Ball Bearings Eliminate Pump Failures at Chemical Plant 20 January 2020 - Toronto - Success Report - Products A major US-based chemical production plant was experiencing repeated, premature bearing failures on the screw pumps in the titanium dioxide production process. ULTAGE® Spherical Roller Bearings, the World's Highest Standard Load Rating 17 December 2019 - Toronto - Ultage - Products Combining premium-grade materials, optimized design and precision manufacturing, ULTAGE is NTN's new generation of high-performance bearings. Team Member Spotlight: Sean Barron 12 December 2019 - Toronto - Team Member Spotlight Meet Sean Barron. He’s a high-energy team member on our Business Development team. Throughout his four years as an NTN Territory Manager, Sean has become an essential member of our sales department. NTN Canada Holiday Hours Schedule 18 December 2019 - Toronto - Corporate - News We would like to take the opportunity to wish you and your family Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year! Please take note of our holiday hours in order for us to continue to be of service to you. “Let’s keep them warm for Christmas” care bag campaign to benefit homeless 19 December 2019 - Toronto - Corporate - News This year as part of our corporate social responsibility program, NTN Canada and Applied Industrial Technologies have collaborated as a group to make care bags for homeless people. NTN Bearing Manufacturing Canada Adds Tenter Clip Bearings Product Line 18 December 2019 - Toronto - Corporate - News Beginning on December 16, 2019 NTN Bearing Manufacturing Canada will add a new product line for tenter clip 6202-40 bearings. NTN Canada Joins Mississauga Business Leaders To Welcome Her Imperial Highness Princess Takamado 18 December 2019 - Toronto - Corporate - News On August 24, 2019 NTN Canada’s CEO, Paul Meo joined other Mississauga business leaders to welcome Her Imperial Highness Princess Takamado during the Japan Festival Canada held at the City of Mississauga’s Celebration Square. NTN is proud to support the Dixie Bloor Neighbourhood Center & Eden Food for Change 18 December 2019 - Toronto - Corporate - Events Our family culture encourages a generous spirit because we believe in making a difference in the communities where our employees live and work. NTN Canada to Hold Roller Bearing Application & Maintenance Seminar 18 December 2019 - Toronto - Corporate - News The Winter Session of NTN Canada’s Roller Bearing Application and Maintenance Seminar will take place February 4-6, 2020, at the company’s headquarters in Mississauga, Ont. Take Our Kids to Work Day 17 December 2019 - Toronto - Corporate - Events NTN Canada proudly welcomed a group of Grade 9 students to our offices on November 6, 2019 for the National Take Our Kids to Work Day. NTN Canada Announces Updates to “Authenti Bear” App 29 October 2019 - Toronto - Corporate - News In a continued effort to fight against the distribution of counterfeit bearings, NTN Canada is pleased to announce updates to our “Authenti Bear” app. Sheridan and Industry Partners Unveil New Program Aimed at Tackling Skills Shortage 23 October 2019 - Toronto - Corporate - News Sheridan’s Continuing and Professional Studies division is pleased to announce a partnership with power transmission leaders to offer an intensive 16-week, Industrial Distribution Program. Team Member Spotlight: Carly Tudball 7 October 2019 - Toronto - Team Member Spotlight At NTN Canada, our employees are the heart and soul of our company, and they are the ones who ensure that our customers’ needs are met and exceeded. Carly Tudball is a great example of one of these team members. Contributing to a Nameraka World, Our Values & Principles 18 September 2019 – Toronto – Corporate – News We create solutions built on innovative bearings that solve our customer’s challenges. Beyond supplying world-class bearings, our purpose centers on servicing our customers by anticipating their needs, creating solutions and providing the highest level of service. The Award-Winning SPAW Product Line 18 September 2019 - Toronto - Heavy Duty Bearing Units - Products The award-winning SPAW product line is a great example of the innovation and excellence in product design that NTN delivers to the marketplace. Tech Tip: Adding grease to housing covers helps prevent contamination 17 September 2019 - Toronto - Heavy Duty Bearing Units - Products Outdoor conveyor systems see some of the harshest environments of any bearing application. Team Member Spotlight: Alex Salazar 16 September 2019 - Toronto - Team Member Spotlight Meet Alex Salazar, a Bilingual Inside Sales Representative at NTN Canada’s Mississauga location. Ask anyone and they’ll tell you—the heartbeat of NTN Canada is our customer service team! NTN Canada's Comprehensive Distributor Training School 16 September 2019 - Toronto - Corporate - News NTN offers comprehensive training options to serve each of its customer’s needs. The Fall Session of the NTN Distributor Training Program is scheduled for October 22-24, 2019 at NTN Canada’s headquarters in Mississauga and on November 5-7, 2019 in Montreal. NTN Bearing Finder Exceeds 39,000 Part Numbers 13 September 2019 - Toronto - Corporate - News Bearing Finder is hosted on a proprietary platform that offers a customizable part search tool, interactive and downloadable CAD illustrations, comprehensive part interchanges, and exhaustive data sets. Green Initiatives at NTN Canada 13 September 2019 - Toronto - Corporate - News At NTN we are committed to identifying best practices and developing standards for energy and water efficiency across our facilities. NTN’s SPAW/SPW Heavy Duty Mounted Units Keep Transfer Table Rolling 13 September 2019 - Toronto - Success Report - Products A major Canadian producer of dimensional lumber was experiencing production-crippling bearing failures on their log yard transfer table. Giving Back: Creating Meals For Those In Need 13 September 2019 - Toronto - Corporate - Events NTN Bearing Manufacturing Canada in Mississauga joined forces with Eden’s Food Bank for Change in giving back to the community. Team Member Spotlight: Francois Pellerin 13 September 2019 - Toronto - Team Member Spotlight Meet Francois Pellerin, an Inside Sales Representative at NTN Canada’s Montreal location. Our mission to deliver “the Ultimate Bearing Experience” relies on the work that Francois and all of our passionate employees do every day. NTN Canada Helps Young People Build Futures Free of Homelessness 21 June 2019 – Toronto – Corporate – Events On June 20, 2019 NTN Bearing Corporation of Canada Ltd. (NTN Canada) was the volunteer sponsor of Eva’s Home for Life Auction, held at the Toronto Evergreen Brick Works. The night’s event raised over $250,000 in support of young people building futures free of homelessness. NTN Canada Announces Launch of NTN SNR Linear Motion Solutions 18 April 2019 – Toronto – Corporate – News NTN Canada is proud to announce the addition of NTN SNR linear motion solutions to our customer toolkit with the introduction of Profile Ball Rails, Runner Blocks, Linear Shafting, Ball Bushings & Linear Actuators. NTN Canada, Proud New Volunteer Sponsor of Eva's Phoenix Transitional Housing for Youth 29 March 2019 – Toronto – Corporate – Events NTN Canada is proud to announce our sponsorship of Eva's Home for Life! Taking place on June 20, Eva's Home for Life, hosted by design duo Colin and Justin, is a one of a kind auction where proceeds from the auction will go towards helping homeless and at-risk youth. NTN Canada Launches New Website 15 February 2019 – Toronto – Corporate – News NTN Bearing Corporation of Canada is pleased to announce the launch of its new bilingual website – www.ntn.ca. NTN gives the gift of compassion and support this Christmas Season 14 December 2018 – Toronto – Corporate – Events The staff at NTN Bearing Corporation of Canada have partnered with the Dixie Bloor Neighbourhood Centre and the Mississauga Food Bank to provide Christmas for less fortunate families in Mississauga. The NTN Mini was filled with balloons across Canada to celebrate NTN's Anniversary 16 November 2018 – Toronto – Corporate – Events As part of NTN's 50th anniversary celebrations, NTN's customers had the opportunity over the last few months to stuff as many balloons as possible into the NTN B-Day Celebration Mini car without breaking a balloon. Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau attends 50th Anniversary Celebrations of NTN Bearing Corporation of Canada 29 September 2018 – Toronto – Corporate – Events The Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada attended NTN Bearing Corporation of Canada’s gala celebration on September 27, 2018 at the Omni King Edward hotel in Toronto. The celebration took place to mark NTN’s 50th year of operations in Canada and the 100th anniversary of its founding as a global brand. Automechanika Innovation Award - Among finalists, NTN-SNR is rewarded for its ceramic bearing of the Jaguar XE SV Project 8... A world premiere! 11 September 2018 - Frankfurt - Automotive OEM - Products At Automechanika 2018, NTN-SNR is unveiling its new ceramic bearing, which was specially developed for Jaguar-Land-Rover in the context of the limited edition Jaguar XE SV Project 8. This ceramic bearing has been selected by a jury of professionals as a finalist for Automechanika Innovation Awards out of 120 entries in competition. View our Global Press Releases